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2 Arrested In Drug Bust

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A Greater Toronto Area resident has been charged after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Detroit Avenue by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team. This team is comprised of members of 20 police services including Thunder Bay Police Service and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

Following the execution of the search warrant on May 30, 2024, the following items were seized:

  • More than 22 grams of fentanyl
  • Approximately 60 grams of cocaine
  • 30 oxycodone pills
  • Approximately $4,000 Canadian currency
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

Tristan HUDSON-RIDER, 27 years of age of Mississauga, has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in (crack) cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in oxycodone
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5000

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

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Michael OLSEN Was Arrested

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On April 22nd, 2024 at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for service regarding a motor vehicle collision along Highway 61 near Princess street, within the City of Thunder Bay.

Through the investigation, it was determined that one of the drivers involved in the motor vehicle collision had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Michael OLSEN, 36, of Kenora was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs;
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on July 12th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Police Officer Arrested – WALBOURNE

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Police have laid five charges against a former Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) member.

In late 2021, the Ministry of the Attorney General requested that the OPP investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the TBPS. That review led to an investigation by the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). The investigation has been ongoing and has led to further charges against a former member of the TBPS.

On April 9, 2024, Holly WALBOURNE, 37 years old of Thunder Bay, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Obstruct public or peace officer, section 129(a)
  • Breach of trust by a public officer, section 122
  • Obstruct justice, section 139(2) – three counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on May 10, 2024.

Any questions relating to the employment status of the accused should be directed to the Thunder Bay Police Service.

The OPP CIB investigation is ongoing.

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Hayden LEBLANC – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On April 7th, 2024 at approximately 11:20 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting stationary radar along Highway 11-17 near Balsam Street & conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding.

Through the investigation, it was determined the driver of the motor vehicle had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.

As a result of the investigation, Hayden LEBLANC, 30, of Thunder Bay was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on May 14th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Jared MAJOR – Drunk Driving

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A R.I.D.E program in the City of Thunder Bay has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.

On March 24, 2024, shortly after 1:00 a.m., members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E program on Balsam Street in the City of Thunder Bay. A motor vehicle approached and drove through the R.I.D.E program without stopping.

Officers were able to later stop the motor vehicle.

Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jared MAJOR, 25-years-old, of Thunder Bay, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on May 3, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Three individuals have been arrested and 15 charges have been laid after a search warrant was executed by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG). This team is comprised of the Thunder Bay Police Service, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police.

In January 2024, PGNG commenced an investigation into individuals from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who were trafficking drugs in the City of Thunder Bay. On March 7, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Brock Street East in Thunder Bay. PGNG seized:

  • More than 200 grams of fentanyl
  • More than 100 grams of cocaine
  • Nearly 170 grams of crack cocaine
  • One handgun
  • 15 rounds of ammunition
  • Five cell phones
  • More than $5,000 in Canadian currency
  • Drug trafficking paraphernalia

Three people have been charged contrary to theControlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC).

Crystal ANDERSON, 37 years old of Thunder Bay, and Damien THOMPSON, 29 years old of Scarborough, have been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, crack cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, fentanyl, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of proceeds in crime over $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)a CC

A 17-year-old of Brampton has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, crack cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking, fentanyl, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of proceeds in crime over $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)a CC
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to section 88 CC
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition, contrary to section 95(1) CC
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, contrary to section 91(1) CC
  • Carry concealed prohibited device, contrary to section 90 CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)a CC

This investigation was supported by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, Thunder Bay Police Service, and the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment.

All accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on a later date.

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Liza MOONIAS Arrested For Refusing To Blow

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On March 3rd, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., members of the North West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team initiated a traffic stop on a passenger pick-up truck travelling at a high rate of speed along Highway 11/17 near Highway 527.

Through the investigation, the driver was subsequently placed under arrest after refusing to provide subsequent breath samples into an approved screening device (ASD).

As a result, Liza MOONIAS, 44-years-old, of Marten Falls First Nation, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on March 29th, 2024.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.